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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-12-22
FIFTY CENTS PER WEEK.

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-vOrSiseaa6hts net EXcoodlne Zen
Lines lserted In this Column
Tor Fifty Cents u Week.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-12-22
heductiom.

On ell suits made to order between
This date md january l, 1888 1 will
lunke = reduction Of 10 per cent from
regular prices. '.'|s#
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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-12-22
More Valuable Tran
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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-12-22
For sale.
]. RosENsToCK's.

hive for sale number OF fresh
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-21
VISITS TO THE ANARCHISTS STOPPED.

SHERIFF MATsoN COMMANDMENTS VAN ZANpi
TO BE TAKEN AWAY FROM CHICAGO.
CHICAGO Jan. 20 (>,,ecaD. The action OF Sherin Mat
son In preventing morbid crowds from visiting the An
archists In county JAIL including ths young woman
Van Zant caused that cal to be noohed with con-
gratulatory ms ssagas ana letters from all directions
Mrs JOIN Arthur. of Pttsburs the aunt OF the young
woman. sent the following telegram:
thank you with all whole hearts for tho stand
sou have taken. Allow no onr OF the Van Zandts to
enter tho iail under any pretence."
dignined letter was received from Leonard SWEET,
the attorney, in which he says: hsvo been retained
s counsel for the Anarchists and expect 10 present Ia
the supreme Court review OF their case at the next
term at Ottawa. Tbs cases OF these men, III my juds
ment being prejudiced rarity by the ndiscretons o
me OF ths by OF what they cay and
by feeding morbid public appetite In publishing some
thing probably Ike what they say, the daily papera
have become tired Of these indiscretons, cIaggera
tions and publications and believe tho public have
have heretofore been examining the statutes In refer
to the requirements maie OF you as sherin and
believe 1t to he clearly your duty. under the laws OF
the to let male or female see tbe.e
prisoners except their counsel Ihave examined the
record and believe tie question whether the Supreme
Court would reverse tho depends upon what ihe
de'en iants did the night OF the killing OF Oricer
Degau and do not In the end want to get my client
clear aud have them hanged for foolishness
The nome or Miss van Lanlt more OF loss
tenon from pedestrians owing 10 the notoriey attained
by her, hut the blinds have been drawn and there are
longer any signs OF life about the place II has been
develoned that Mrs. vsn Zandt recently circulated
petition for par Ion OF the condemned Anarchists and
that Mis-, Van zand recently studying for the STAGE
Judge Tcndergast. who offered 10 perform the marriage
ceremony receiving severe condemnation for the part
lie desired 10 play In the matter reporter for local
paper called last evening the house of the Van zands
aud Mrs. Van Zandt no said sho woud
sesk Tor her 1anghter. Her attention vas called to
interview with spies In ~hich 10 ssd After all. the
refusal permit the makes little difference
will not change relations In the lsast Tho Young
liberal ideas go be Affected by tho despouc
orier much than myself am, and "ith her acqurs
cence reu ember, will waive all ceremonies. and
wien TIE lime CONES, will live as husband and ife
Mr. Van Zan.s eyes flashed as sho said: wouli
raheI see my daugher lying doai before Inc Than living
ON sucn rms with any ! would Kill Ter with my
xr hand nrt II mat 1. Kind o: spies il, am
glad w. found II out IN tune
O. conclusion, Mr.. Van Zandi inmated that mes sur~s
vou be- taken her daughter from the city Tor
sone lme, aud said they would probably romain away
until the Anarchist rBally disposed oil oy tho
courts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-21
Of Postmaster Riley at Cincinnati which was made the
subject of extended investigation BY the Post ONCE

Of Postmaster Riley at Cincinnati which was made the
subject OF extended investigation BY the Post ONCE
Committee last session.
In relation to the nomination OF Frank p Motto to be
postmaster at Odebo Iowa, in the place OF f. Ben
nett suspended the Post Office Committee reports that
the suspension of Bennett undoubtedly induced py
political considerations.
In relation to the nomination OF Samuel L. Hervey 70
be postmaster at Centerve, Iowa, vice Eugene ".
Haynes the committee says that the suspended officer Is
disabled soldier having lost in the service OF the
country He efficient postmaster and gave great
satisfaction His suspension was purely partisan and
IN violation OF the law giving to disabled soldiers prefer
in appointments to civil ofces But he informed
the committee that he did not desire TO resist the cohra-
ton OF his Hence the nominee was favoraoiy
reported.
In connection with the confirmation Of Samuel D. Leav-
the Senate makes public two documents Tho first
letter to Senator Mcmillan marked confidential dated
Washington December IL, 1885, The writer calls atten-
tOn to the confirmation and states that having
had occasion to examine the papers filed by applicants
for the Office some months ago he found among them
Court Portland Malne showing that Leavit had been
convicted somewhere between 1860 and 1869 OF the
crime OF smuggling and had been sentenced to paw ne
therefor The other Is affidavit by Mr. Leayit settlng
forth that in 1865 Mr. Horton left In his Office pack
age for man whose Leavitt does not remember
10 call and examine The package, which was said 10
contain pound OF morphine, was subsequently taken
OF q suit" against Lcavt. which was however, never
brought trial. Lcaytt paying costs ana fccS Dy ad'co
Of his counsel Bon Bradbury.
For other Wdshtn0ton Netcs see second Page.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-21
TWO SUICIDES FOLLOW A MURDER.
COwARDLY BURGLARS In WHITE PLAINS

AFTER KILLING YOUNG MAN THEY FIRE AT THE
OFFICERS AND THEN AT THEMSELVES.
William +. Mead, age twenty-seven, q son Of
George ii. Mead was shot dead through the head
at :45 p m. yesterday the stoop Of his father
store In Ralroadavc, White Pains. Two men
Sere seen to run away from the store after Q
pistol shot was heard. and Chief Of Police See
with two officers at once followed them and over
took them on Chatterton Hill. They then turned
and ran back toward White Plains and hid under
tho large stone bridge which spans tho Bronx
River, and being found fired several times at the
officers, and when about TO be taken shot them
selves and both are now dead. Mead was re-
spccted and loved by all who knew him, and was
not known to have enemy.
On the bodies OF the two murderers were found
two new sheath daggcrs with tcnnch blades. one
new mask, four heavy revolvcrs and time tables
Of Harlem and New York railways. Both men
were strangers about twenty-five and Twenty-Five
years Of aye. When the men entered the store
they carried their revolyers cooked, and when
out Of the store they turned and shot him. Mead
cried murder" and fell dead Edward Schirmer
Tromnent merchant. stood about one hundred
feet away and heard the cry Of murder and saw
the men run.
Another report was that after Mead was shot
the men jumped into a sleigh and drove away,
but mstalling the road returned to the village
and were fired at by Chief of Police See and his
men and both Of them killed. There was great
on eli cmcnt in the village
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-21
VIOLENTLY INSANE IN A COURTROOM

CHICAGO, Jan. 20 Hpeoidb.-lhe unfortunate ler
renee McDermott was tried for insanity to-day In INC
County Court. He Ia the attorney who recently
esconced himself In the panor Of house ut inc
south slo and proIossd 10 sleep on sofa all night
lie wns arrested bccau-e Of his persistent but uhro
ciprocatcd attentions 10 "A young lady In the fanny
when the case was called McDcrmott. who u hhc-
looking and was well dressed, appeared as couhso'
for himself Dr. Biutharlt, tho county physician
explained that McDcrmott was iBsane, or what was
usually termed "crank." McDermott inerrnp'ou
him at this roint and said:
"You say that you arc n practising physician, anu
have q collegiate education; also that my client II
crank Now doctor. this word has been the phsis VI
many lawsuits, and you arc In position to give you,
definition OF the word and settle long dlspued
question Now. Doctor, Just tell the jury what 'h'
worl crank means"
The words delivered In sarcastic manner
and Dr Buthardt replied rather sharply that crahh
u Ierson OF unsounl mind. McDermou, AZ tnr'
reply, became wild and wis taken from tnc roon
struggling and screaming at the top OF his VOICE. ne
was declared Insane.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-21
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.


FINDING A COAL SEAM IN MISSOURI.
ST LOUIS. NO. Jan 20Whe we'll diggers we're engssc;
yesterday In sinking we'll at Clayton seven miies
this city they struck vein OF coal at the depth OF my
feet The coal Of excellent quality but the extent of 'ho
vein 10 not yet known.
NEEDED RAINS IN CALIFORNIA.
San FRANcIsco, CAL Jan 20-A little over threequarsrs
OF Inch Of has fallen this the last
four hours Plentiful have also fallen In Northern Cs
fornia.
THE ICE YACHT KATIE WINNER tab
RID BANK, n j. Ian 2OThe Ice yacht race Tor the ouu
pennant for tho Shrewsbury Yacht club continued
The made a 10 6S Tho Katie finished winning o
race. at l33le. The Typho0n drew out Of the race.
SHOT AT BY TRAIN ROBBERS. .u
CHICAGO Jan 20A dispatch 10 The 7tpes from arsh.,
Mo-, The 81 Lous train the Chicago ana A1
Railroad three miles sast Of Independence MO- was
70 s,andstil by the volent pulling Of the ss' ~
The conductor and brakeman tho forward part o
train wsu they were nred upsn ~ man o. ne % spn sy
barely escaped injury BY dodsng back into the csr yhs
also fired but not injured The
robbers jumped from the and escaped Id INC "s
nsAs"
STABBING FIVE CHILDREN, HANGING HEksE.r,, :.
CLEyRLAxD jan 20-Jsmes Csbaeke carpenter wops ~
work this morning leaving his wife In bad tonper Des
sftsf killed three OF her children sappca wv
others probably fstaly and thou hanged herssn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-21

paran Government representing all parties shall bc
formed preparatory to the dissolution Of tho Sobranjs
and the ordering Of new elections The Bulgsrians
are disposed to accept these tnrms.
ST. PsTERsBURG, Jan. Gothic reports that con-
trrrncs OF the Powers tho Bulgarian question In
ahont 10 bs held arc unfouadod Russia Is awaiting the
resignation OF the bulgarian Regents. When that
aCcnrs provisional Cover which will be recog
nized by all tho Powers will be established and Russia
viii adopt . conciiatory course and propose can
didat for the Bule aran throne other than tho Prince
~ MinrreIla Notwithstanding Prince Bsmarck's
Secaratons in tho Reohsag, 1t Is believed that Ger
many il not Indifferent to the affairs Of Bulgaria.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-21
THROTGH NEU- YORK STATE.
BABY WINS LAW SUIT

NEwBrRG Jan. 20 CSpeodh.-The case OF Helen Trap
pagcn an infant. brought by her guardian against the
Fidelity and Casualty Company 10 recover $1,000, was
tried before Judge Brown IN o.hcn to-day aud YER
dict was rendered for the fun amount for the planh
Nelson Cst. prominent business man OF this city aud
grandfather OF the plaintiff. Killed III October 1882
at Clifton, Canada. by train. Among other nsurance-
his life policy IN the above named company
for 50 OOO which made payable to the infant PLAIN
tin The company contested the suit the ground that
Mr. Crs had hal fraudulent business transactions before
killed, a fugitive and had motive In self
destruction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-21
THE EMIN BEY RELIEF EXPEDITION.

LONDON Jan. 2O.-IIenry VI. Stanley, the explorer Is
ovcrrun with offers from good men who wish TO accom-
pany his expedition for the relief of Emin Bey and he
has found difficult select from the many competent
applicants the few required The British Government
has supplied the expedition with major and eutepant
of engineers Mr.. Stanley Is determined TO reach Emin
Rev by July AT the latest He will meet DR., Junker at
Port Said his way ont lie will establish camp nj n
safe from the Congo on the route to Lake Vic
toria Nyanza, to he used as u base OF operations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-21
FRENCH MOVEMENTS on THE FRONTIER

BERLIN, Jan 90 OAtcntion has been drawn TO the fact
that the French Is buying large quantities
of timber in Alsace Lorraine with the apparent purpose
Of building wooden barracks at various points along the
frontier The German theory OF Frances object In this
work that -he wishes 10 facilitate an INVASION O Ger
territory. 49,.
The North Gerdn gazette states that Its undcniabe mat
France Is collecting the frontier more troops Than me
fortresses aud garrisOns able to shelter.
The NdfiOym Zciiang reairms The statement 'hat an
order foIbdding the expectation of horses VIII shOry Dc
issued
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-21
CONDITION OF THE HOOKING VALLEY.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 20.-M. Greene. vice-president
aud general manager OF the Columbus. Hooking Valley
and Toledo Railroad after consultation with President
shaw tornished tho following statement for the Asso
cited Press Ihe rtimor shortage In the Coum.
bus Hooking Valley and Toledo Railway account false
The stories II Is said. grew out OF the fact ha awyer
"a here from New-York TO inspect the books before the
transfer OF the road the new owners James shaw
Co Some the fact was published that tue man
secrs had been active In stock transactions The
capital stock Of the read has been increased from
~ nuo 600 10 500 600 600 Additional first mortgage
bands amounting to O0O were issued on top Of
So 600 already outstanding. About $ll5OOooO OF
stock issued, leaving considerable amount JET
withheld.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-21
DESIGNATION OF CARDINAL JACoBINL.

ROME Jan. 2O.-Cardiual JacObini has resigned INC
Office Of Ponti1cal Secretary OF state.
The Pope has accepted the resignation and as mark
~, esteem has invited Cardinal JacObini to CON
tinue TO live in the papal residence.
The Cardinal will probably be appointed
Prefect Of the Apostolic palaces His successor In the
Papal Secretary ship will he the Nuncio at Lisbon. who
win be raised 10 the rank of Cardinal after the Consist
ory
Ludovico JacObn born at Genzano, Italy I'm 1890
He became Il domestic prelae OF the Pope In 1862. and
held various Offices, chiefly connected with the Propa-
Qanda In s74 he made Archbishop Of Thessaonica
and Nunco Vienna. In 1879 lie created "a carti-
nal priest and In 1880 appointed papa secretary OF
state administrator OF the property or the Holy See and
prefect Of the Laurctan congregation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-21
RELIEF THAT WAR Is INEVITABLE

BRUSSELS, Jan 2O-A meeting OF Generals was held at
the Ministry OF War yesterday to discuss the subject of
the mobilization of the army All expressed the opinion
that war the Belgian frontiers Is inevitable and that
hostilitics will probably begin in May or June.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-21

Doc. WILSONAR ARRBSIED AND ORDIFORcE.
PROVIDENCE. Jan. 20 iSpeeiat)-" Doc" Levi Wilson,
who had dropped ont Of the public gaze recently. comes
10 the front again In sensational way This afternoon
he arrested at the instance OF Caleb Farnum his
faherinaw. When he arrested for the seduction Of
Miss Dunleavey OF Uxbrdge shortly after his marriage
to Miss farnum two or three years Mr. Farnum be-
his bondsmGn To the amount Of 10000 This
having been settled Mr.. Farnum still liable
learning that his s0nDlaw the point OF
ing the State he surrendered him the authorities
simultaneously with this move Mrs. Wilson filed petit
ton for divorce the ground OF on-support she
comes of good family. and her marriage TO Mr. Wilson
WAS "A surprise friends
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-21
MANAGEMENT OF ENGLISH FINANCES.
1opD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL CHARGES THAT IT HAS

BEYN SIMPLY INFAMOUS.
LONDON Jan. 20.-IOrd Randolph Churchill, replying
to an inquiry regarding his letter upon National finances
says he thinks that between the years 1868 and 1874
the management Of the finances fairly good that
1874 1880 quite satisfactory, while
from 1880 to 1885 it was simply Infamous He adds
that II this summary be found not incorrect the cause
may reasonably he assigned Parliamentary demoral
ization sprngng from the Irish difficulty unwse legisa
ton and an inudicious foreign policy lie reoices 10
learn that Nation awaking TO the Importance OF the
subject
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-21
LOOKING TO THE SALE OF THE READING.

LODkTNG EALE ItEhLf-NN
PHILADELPHIA Jan. 20 tSpeeiai-The deposit OF secur
ties under the Reading Railroad plan Of reorganization
continues large 1t thought that about the Oidle OF
February next the courts will be asked to dismiss any ex
cepons that may filed to the Masters report on fore
closure and grant the decree for the sale OF the property
The receivers OF the company and the reorganization
trustees OF that company say answer to the command
OF Judge Butler OF the United States Circuit Court who
that the creditors OF the company must DO some
thing by March he will terminate the receivershp
that tb what they desire The creditors Ii is claimed
have plan OF reorganization and II II Is not accepted
then vershp must terminate and the ROAD DO
enl1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-21
NEWS NOTES FROM LONDON.


NrssoSs CoMIvG Marriage - Nine Nilsson's mar
riage to Count Miranda will take place al Mentone on
February - and will he extremely quiet affair, only
the spanish and swedish COnsuls and few personal
friends being invited To attend.
TIE sTTTAIFIEIDs DIsAsrRR-The EOthschids and
other wealthy Hebrews offer a reward for the discovery
of the persons the false alarm OF fire at the hall
In spiiaheds on Tuesday night and caused the panic
and loss OF life which followed subscription list has
been opened the relief of the relatives OF the victims
OF the disaster
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-21

URGING EARLY ADJOURNMENT IN ONO.
COLUMBUS, Ohio Jan. 20 tSpecab. b.-Governor Foraker
to-day appointed Senator A. ID. Fasse Of Youngstown,
State Commissioner Of Labor Statistics. Mr. Fassett Is
a Republican member OF the present
Senate. His term as Senator does
not expire until January 1888
and that OF mis- new Office begins r. bruary 1e next
AS senators Grouse and Pngsey will resign on March
because tnelr terms as Congressman begin them the Ro
paoeas would have less than Quor i'm without Fa:-
sett HIS appointment will hasten adjournment
which Is greatly desired by Republican leaders
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-21
scAIDED To DEATH IN A WASH TUB.

ITHACA, Jan. 20 CSpeeiaiJ.-In some unaccountable
manner the young daughter Of Joseph Kramer. OF Fall
Creek fell last night into tub Of hot water which her
mother using for scrubbina purposes, ana was 80
badly scaldcd that she died this morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-21
DAMAGE SUIT AGAINST MAYOR HIRRIS0y v

CHICAGO, Jan, 20 tSpecidD.-Mayor Harrison sued
for 500 900 in the Superior Court to-day The plaintiff
Solomon Waixel minor and the suit Is brought by his
father. The declaration alleges that young Wairsl
standing the sidewalk opposite Mayor Harrson's house
oe the night Of July when Mr. Harrison setting of
apyroechDic display for the amusement OF himself and
his friends The allegation is made that the boys eye
was permanently injured bya hrecrackcr thrown from
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-21
FyICTIONs WITHOUT RESISTANCE.

DUBLIN Jan. 20-several eylctions were made at
Glenbeigh County Kerry, to-day. The tenants did not
offer any resistance. -,
offered for the present year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-21

OTTAWA JAN 2O-The officials OF the Fisheries Depart
ment here look the Belmont Fisheries bill as game
OF bluff and say II is poor return for six months free
use Of the Canadian fisheries under the promise OF the
President OF the nted states that Fisheries Commits
sion would appointed at the next meeting OF Congress-
which promise WAS not carried out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-21
SUICIDE OF A CIVIL ENGINEER

NEwBuRG, Jan 20 CSpeciat-Nicholas Clements. East
Perm Division Engineer OF the Erie Railroad, committed
suicide Jervs to-day. He shot himself in the head
four tInes. Recent sickness had produced melancholy,
the OF his selfdesruction. He leaves wife ana
children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-21
FRAGMENTS OF CABLE NEWS.

RrRJIv Jan. 2O.-Emperor William has invested
100000 marks OF his private money i'll the stock OF the
German African Company
DUBLIN Jan 2O-sr Michael Morris, at present Lord
Chief Justice OF the Court OF Common Pleas of lreland
has been appointed Lord Chie Justice OF Ireland vice
the Right Hon. George Augustus May, resigned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-21
NO WAGNER FESTIVAL THIS YEAR

BERLIN Jan 2O.-There will be no Wagner festival at
Bayreuth this year. for the next five years Tristan
and Isolde" and Parsfal" will be performed In alternate
years 1t announced that the first performance Of the
grand mass composed by List for the Emperor Maxi
milan OF Mexico will be given at memorial concert In
RoI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-21

VIENNA Jan. 2O.-Fredcrick Amerlng, the Austrian
painter who died recently gave the city of Vienna his
collection antiques valued at 1925 OO0 on con-
don that il be kept innct for public inspection.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-21
c1ryr OLE A IInRARY ANn LIRRARY RIruDLNG

GIFT OF A LIBRARY AND LIBRARY BUILDING.
PoRT HESRY. June 20-A large meeting was held In
the Opera House here last night 10 accept from o. X
Sherman an old and esteemed resident the handsome
library bnldng fully equipped with books. which he has
presented the village. 1hc building which Is Gothic
structure stands ON MaIn-st IL cost $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-21

RRPRESENTAT1rE s. g. COX OUT OF DANGER.
WARRINGTON Jan. 20-Dr Bliss said to- night that Rep
vsssnaye Cox has 70 far recovered " 70 bs out Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-21
prFUSIy0 TO BE AssISTA BISHOP.

CINCINNATI, Ohio. Jan 20-The convention OF the do
cese OF Southern Ohio ballocd all the forenoon session
without making election OF an Assistant Bishop Al
the last ballot the Rev. d. W. Rhodes withdrew the name
OF the Rev Dr. Benedict and nominated the Rev DR.. X
W. Huntington, OF Grace Church, New-fork, but he re-
ceved only votes In the afternoon he was elected
on the first ballot receiving thirty votes After
ward the choice was nade unanimous. committee was
appointed TO inform him OF his election.
The Dr. Huntington said last night that he had re-
ceiyed dispatch informing him OF his election In the
afternoon and had Immediately returned TO
the convention declining the position, as to allow some
one be chosen In his stead.